The Board of County Commissioners of Wabasha County, Minnesota, convened in Regular Session at the Wabasha County Courthouse, in the City of Wabasha, Minnesota on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.

The meeting was called to order by Board Chairman Norman.

The following Commissioners were present: Norman, Hall, Roschen, Wobbe, Harms

ROSCHEN - HARMS

Motion to approve the agenda.

Adopted Unanimously

Commissioners reported on meetings they attended.

Unfinished Business:

Meeting with Legislators/Dept Heads/Board – mandates and fees – when?

Administrator's Update:

Assign Commissioners to attend Department Heads meetings

Prepare schedule of Departments to give report to Board (one/month)

Open enrollment for insurance will be October 24-November 24; meeting with vendors early November

Public Forum speakers: Vance Rolfzen—David Johnson; Don Springer—Transparency to the public

HALL - ROSCHEN

Motion to approve the consent agenda including the following:

Claims

Meal Vouchers

SSIS Claims

Minutes: August 23, 2011

Donations to the Youth Link Mentorship Program: $100 from Armory Dental; $50 from Schleicher's Funeral Homes; $100 from First National Bank of Plainview.

Adopted Unanimously

Paid Administrative Leave for the County Administrator

Failed for Lack of Motion

HALL – HARMS

Resolution No.: 2011-185

Be It Resolved, by the County Board of Wabasha County, Minnesota, that the recommendation by the Chair of the County Board of Wabasha, Wabasha County, Minnesota, of Laura Mielke to serve as the Commissioner representing the County of Wabasha, Minnesota of the Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority for a period of five (5) years, the Recommendation of Appointment dated September 6, 2011 be and the same is approved and said Commissioner is hereby appointed.

Adopted Unanimously

ROSCHEN - HARMS

Resolution No.: 2011-186

Whereas, the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners per Minnesota Statute 275.065 is required to adopt a proposed property tax levy for taxes payable year 2012 and certify that amount to the county auditor on or before September 15; and

Whereas, based upon the proposed budget the following amounts have been determined to be needed for the 2012 proposed property tax levy.

Fund

Levy

General Revenue Fund

6,558,868

General Revenue-Local Water Management

5,751

SELCO

141,500

Public Health Fund

277,288

Road & Bridge Fund

1,284,349

Social Services Fund

1,441,560

Soil & Water Conservation District

133,000

Whitewater Watershed

4,291

Building Fund

416,483

Capital Equipment Fund

315,629

Criminal Justice Center-COP 2008B

589,873

Criminal Justice Center-GO Jail Bonds 2007A

783,064

Criminal Justice Center-GO Jail Bonds 2008A

162,826

Criminal Justice Center-GO Jail Bonds 2009A

150,053

2012 Certified Proposed Levy

12,264,535

Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners that the County Auditor-Treasurer is to certify the 2012 proposed property tax levy to the Minnesota Department of Revenue as presented.

Adopted Unanimously

HARMS - HALL

Resolution No.: 2011-187

Whereas, the Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority was created by action of the Boards of Commissioners of Dodge, Goodhue, Wabasha and Winona Counties pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.004; and

Whereas, Minnesota Statute Section 469.033, subs. 6, permits the Authority to levy and collect a special benefits tax not to exceed 0.0185 percent of taxable market value; and

Whereas, the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners has considered the Authority's request to approve a special benefit tax to be levied upon all taxable market value of taxable property within the Authority's area of operation within Wabasha County.

Now, Therefore, be it Resolved by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners instructs the County Auditor-Treasurer to certify a 2012 proposed special benefit property tax levy in the amount of $60,288 for Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing Redevelopment to the Minnesota Department of Revenue.

Adopted Unanimously

WOBBE – ROSCHEN

Resolution No.: 2011-188

Whereas, The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners approved a Special Benefit Tax agreement dated July 1, 2005 with Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority for the purpose of paying, in part the debt service on the Authority's Tax Increment Revenue notes, Series 2005; and

Whereas, pursuant to this agreement, the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners does hereby certify the proposed special benefit property tax levy in the amount of $50,000.00 for the Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing Redevelopment Authority, a Special Taxing district.

Now, Therefore, be it Resolved by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners instructs the County Auditor-Treasurer to certify the above 2012 proposed special benefit property tax levy for Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing Redevelopment Authority to the Minnesota Department of Revenue.

Adopted Unanimously

ROSCHEN - HALL

Resolution No.: 2011-189

Whereas, the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners is required by Minnesota Statute 275.065 to adopt a proposed budget for 2012; and

Whereas, The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners have reviewed the fiscal year 2012 proposed budget as shown below; and

Original Budget

Proposed Budget

REVENUES:

(2011)

(2012)

County Portion Property Taxes

12,486,435

12,523,535

State Paid Property Tax Aids

943,047

842,276

Other Taxes

10,000

13,000

Licenses and Permits

200,202

211,898

Intergovernmental Revenues-

-Federal

2,856,862

5,024,045

-State

9,595,890

7,825,728

-Other

142,500

867,500

Charges for Services

1,559,877

1,858,968

Fines and Forfeits

8,000

4,600

Interest on Investments

125,000

125,000

Miscellaneous Income/Receipts

320,687

340,766

Gifts and Contributions

3,424

3,403

Transfer from General Fund

2,500

2,500

TOTAL REVENUES

$28,254,424

$29,643,219

EXPENDITURES:

General Government

4,042,401

4,081,794

Public Safety

5,132,334

5,502,849

Sanitation

212,851

216,219

Conservation of Natural Resources

329,868

326,379

Culture and Recreation

253,771

237,898

Economic Development

2,922

2,301

Other

381,081

314,840

Highways and Streets

10,444,614

11,477,542

Human Services/Welfare

4,179,278

4,288,209

Public Health

1,496,045

1,448,521

Debit Service

1,666,348

1,664,116

Transfer to Regional Railroad

2,500

2,500

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

$28,144,013

$29,563,168

Whereas, the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners has considered the duties of each and every office, department and agency and the experience, qualifications and performance of employees, elected officials and appointed employees in the development of this budget; and

Whereas, capital expenditures included in the 2012 budget shall be made only after approval of the Board of Commissioners per the County Purchasing Policy.

Now, Therefore, be it Resolved by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners that the 2012 Wabasha County Proposed Budget is adopted as presented.

Adopted Unanimously

HARMS - WOBBE

Resolution No.: 2011-190

Whereas, the Wabasha County Veteran Service Office is issued a $2800.00 grant through the State of MN Department of Veteran Affairs every three years

Whereas, the County needs to accept the grant and the conditions of the contract

Now Therefore be it Resolved by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners that

Wabasha County accepts the MNDVA Operational grant for the Veteran Service Office.

Whereas, the Wabasha County Sheriff's Office has been authorized to participate in the 2011 Federal Boating Safety Sub Grant for Equipment and Supplies; and

Whereas, the Sheriff's Office has received the 2011 contract which needs to be approved and signed by the Sheriff, County Auditor or County Administrator and County Board Chairperson; and

Whereas, the Sheriff requests the approval and signing of the 2011 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Federal Boating Safety Sub Grant for Equipment and Supplies by the County Administrator, Chairman of the County Board, and Sheriff.

Whereas, this grant expires December 15, 2011 and all requirements (Exhibit A) must be met on or before this date in order to receive reimbursement.

Whereas, the Sheriff also requests approval for the Auditor's Office to cut an Auditor's Warrant not to exceed the award amount of $4,650.00 once the invoices are received to ensure reimbursement timelines are met.

Now Therefore be it Resolved by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners that: the 2011 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Federal Boating Safety Sub Grant for Equipment and Supplies is hereby approved and authorizes it's signing by the County Administrator, Chairman of the County Board, and Sheriff.

Be it further Resolved by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners that: the Auditor's Office is hereby authorized to cut an Auditor's Warrant not to exceed the award amount of $4,650.00 once invoices are received.

Adopted Unanimously

ROSCHEN - HALL

Resolution No.: 2011-192

Whereas, it is necessary to publish the advertisements for bids for the following project: SAP 079-607-021

Now Therefore be it Resolved by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners that the Wabasha County Highway Engineer be authorized to advertise for bids for the above referenced projects.

Adopted Unanimously

HALL - HARMS

Resolution No.: 2011-193

Whereas, Project CP 79-11-8000 – Furnish and Apply Chloride with any and/or all Supplemental Agreements, Change Orders or Work Orders, has been completed.

Now Therefore be it Resolved by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners that the Wabasha County Auditor/Treasurer be authorized to issue a warrant for final payment to Univar USA, Inc. in the amount of $4,133.13.

Adopted Unanimously

ROSCHEN - HARMS

Resolution No.: 2011 -194

Whereas, Wabasha County has interest over the following described properties:

That part of the South half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 27, Township 111 North, Range 12 West shown as Parcel 1TB on Wabasha County Highway Right of Way Plat No. 35 on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Wabasha County, Minnesota; containing 0.23 acres more or less.

That part of the South half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 23, Township 111 North, Range 12 West shown as Parcel 4TB on Wabasha County Highway Right of Way Plat No. 35 on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Wabasha County, Minnesota; containing 0.10 acres more or less.

Whereas, Wabasha County does not require the above described properties for highway purposes.

Now Therefore be it Resolved by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners that Wabasha County does hereby quitclaim and release any and all rights or interest it may have in the above described property to the following current owner of record for each parcel:

Mary F. O'Brien, Parcel 4TB

Richard J. and Lesa A. Funke, Parcel 1TB

And hereby authorizes the Chair of the Board and County Administrator to execute a Quit Claim Deed for each Parcel.

Adopted Unanimously

Resolution No.: 2011-195

Whereas, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 22, 2011 and reviewed the Conditional Use Permit Application submitted by WILLIAM FITZGERALD, 16489 SOUTH COUNTY ROAD 24, WABASHA MN 55981. An Application to Subdivide with a Final Plat is to be considered as per the Wabasha county Subdivision Ordinance. The request involves the following described property:

Parcel # 05.00223.00

Govt. Lots 1 & 2 or W1/2 of NE1/2

Section 24, T.110 N. – R.10 W. (Greenfield Township)

Whereas, the Planning Commission approved the request 5-0 and recommends approval from the County Board with the following conditions: None

Now therefore be it resolved that the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners approves the Conditional Use request with listed conditions.

Tabled

HALL - HARMS

Resolution No.: 2011-196

Whereas, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 22, 2011 and reviewed the Conditional Use Permit Application submitted by William J. Ryan attorney for CALLI R LLC, 6608 Zumbro Hyland Lane NW, Rochester MN 55901 for a conditional use on property located at:

Whereas, the Planning Commission approved the request 5-0 and recommends approval from the County Board with the following conditions:

1) The existing deed restriction that refers to the parcel number shall be changed and recorded to a deed restriction that reflects the plat in lot and block.

Now therefore be it resolved that the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners approves the Conditional Use request with listed conditions.

Adopted Unanimously

HALL - WOBBE

Resolution No.: 2011-197

Whereas, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 22, 2011 and reviewed the Conditional Use Permit Application by KENNETH O. COLLIER, 1085 Lincoln Avenue, St Paul MN 55105 The request is for an addition on an existing dwelling below minimum flood elevation as per Article 14, Section 7 Subd. 3A. The request involves the following described property:

Whereas, the Planning Commission approved the request 5-0 and recommends approval from the County Board with the following conditions:

1) Mr. Collier follows the recommendations for flood proofing structure as recommended by the consulting engineers and structure be reviewed one year after construction to assess the structure for any damage.

Now therefore be it resolved that the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners approves the Conditional Use request with listed conditions.

Adopted Unanimously

ROSCHEN - HALL

Resolution No.: 2011-198

Whereas, the Wabasha County Human Services Board has recommended that the county discontinue providing a Home Care Program through the Public Health Services, and

Whereas, the Human Services Board also recommended that this be done by a phasing out process, where no new recipients would be admitted but current recipients would be continued until such time as they left their home for hospitalization, nursing home, or other setting,

Now; Therefore be it Resolved by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners that: Public Health begin the phase out of the Home Care Program as indicated above in this resolution.

Adopted Unanimously – Table for Three Months

WOBBE - HALL

Resolution No.: 2011-173

Whereas, the County is seeking a new service agreement for the Criminal Justice Center, and;

Whereas, quotes for this service were received from three vendors, and;

Whereas, Honeywell is the best alternative fiscally for the County with their additional services of a geothermal water treatment program, and discount for electrical and plumbing work both related to the HVAC and unrelated to the HVAC system, and serving as a one-stop call center for all HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work at the CJC.

Now Therefore be it Resolved by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners that the quote from Honeywell in the amount of $34,445 plus parts be accepted and a new service agreement be signed for a period of three years.